Homeschool maker time: Pixel art 10-15yrs
About the event
Looking for a creative way to support your teen's learning? Join us for a practical 2-hour makerspace session for home-school families, designed for teenagers aged 12-16 and their parents or guardians. This intergenerational program centres on digital fabrication skills in 3D printing, as well as offering access to robotics, electronics and hands-on making projects. Each session will offer a guided starter activities designed to spark curiosity and build foundational maker skills using our fabrication tools. Learn alongside others how to create 3D designs using free, beginner-friendly software like Tinkercad and Onshape, and bring your ideas to life with our 3D printers. Our October session focuses on designing & animating 8-bit inspired pixel art! Pixel art, also known as 8-bit art, is a term used to describe a style of graphics associated with video games from the 1980s and early 1990s. Learn to design and craft your very own 8-bit pixel-art masterpiece using Piskel, a free, open-source software platform. Once your unique design is ready, we'll use a state-of-the-art laser cutter to bring it to life as a keyring or badge. While you wait for your laser cut keyring to be fabricated, you will create a short stop frame animation with your pixel art character. What you’ll learn: Core digital fabrication skills: 3D design, 3D printing, graphic design, laser cutting How to use open-source software for simple design projects A range of maker activities including electronics, physical computing and hands-on creativity How to use Makerspace tools and equipment with support from experienced facilitators What you’ll have access to: Tools and resources: 3D printers, laser cutter, electronics components, craft supplies and STEM kits – all materials provided Devices: high-powered laptops and iPads Robotics and electronics kits: Makey Makey, Ozobot, Sphero, Edison, Little Bits 3D prints limited to 30 minutes per student Laser cut projects limited to materials 10cm x 10cm Details: Bookings and class size: maximum 10 children – bookings essential Experience level: no prior making experience required What to bring: Each participant will need to bring a USB to save their own work. More information: We think carefully about the suggested age range for our activities and this workshop is only appropriate for children over the age of 8 years. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay in the makerspace to engage with the activity alongside their child. Parents and guardians not staying in the makerspace are required to stay in the library during the session. We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Christie Torrington, Makerspace Programs Coordinator on 9265 9333 or ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Explore other makerspace events
